West Spitsbergen and Polar Ice Edge

Spitsbergen Cruises

Starting from $5,895

Cruise Spitsbergen on this expedition cruise to Arctic Norway. We'll take time to explore the breathtaking scenery and get up-close with many Arctic wildlife species including walruses, polar bears and a variety of whales, seals and seabirds.

Dates you wish to travel (optional):

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Early Booking Bonus:
Save up to 15% on select cabin categories when you book by July 31, 2019!

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Starting from $5,895

Rates & Dates Prices are per person and shown in USD.

Triple Classic

Main Deck Suite

Classic Suite

Superior Suite

Deluxe Suite

Premium Suite

Owners Suite

Jun 13, 2019 - Jun 22, 2019

$6,495

$8,995

$9,595

$9,795

$10,995

$12,195

$15,895

Jun 21, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019

$6,495

$8,995

$9,595

$9,795

$10,995

$12,195

$15,895

Jun 29, 2019 - Jul 10, 2019

$7,595

$10,495

$11,195

$11,395

$12,895

$14,195

$18,495

May 31, 2020 - Jun 8, 2020

$5,895$5,306

$8,095$7,286

$8,695$7,826

$8,795$7,476

$9,895$8,411

$10,995$9,346

$14,295$12,151

Jun 7, 2020 - Jun 15, 2020

$5,895$5,306

$8,095$7,286

$8,695$7,826

$8,795$7,476

$9,895$8,411

$10,995$9,346

$14,295$12,151

Jun 14, 2020 - Jun 22, 2020

$5,895$5,306

$8,095$7,286

$8,695$7,826

$8,795$7,476

$9,895$8,411

$10,995$9,346

$14,295$12,151

Jun 21, 2020 - Jul 1, 2020

$7,295$6,566

$10,095$9,086

$10,795$9,716

$10,995$9,346

$12,395$10,536

$13,695$11,641

$17,795$15,126

Jun 30, 2020 - Jul 11, 2020

$8,095$7,286

$11,195$10,076

$11,995$10,796

$12,195$10,366

$13,695$11,641

$15,195$12,916

$19,795$16,826

Itinerary

Note: This itinerary is for a 10-day tour. Not all of the above departures are 10-day tours. Some tours will spend more time exploring Spitsbergen. The May 31, June 7, and June 14, 2020, departures are 9-day tours, spending one less day exploring Spitsbergen.

Day 1: Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Welcome to Longyearbyen, the administrative capital of the Norwegian territory of Svalbard and starting point of our expedition. After arriving via scheduled commercial flight service, you are free to explore this fascinating Arctic settlement. Be sure to see the excellent Svalbard Museum and take advantage of quality shopping and dining opportunities in the town center. Your hotel for the night has been arranged by us and is included in the price of the voyage.

Day 2: Embarkation in Longyearbyen

In the afternoon we welcome you aboard the luxury expedition ship M/V Sea Spirit. Explore the ship and get comfortable in your home away from home for the extraordinary adventure to come. Savor the anticipation of your Arctic dreams coming true as we slip our moorings and sail into a true wilderness where wildlife abounds. The scenery as we sail through Isfjorden on our first evening is spectacular and there is already the possibility of marine mammal encounters.

Days 3-9: Exploration of West Spitsbergen

This is a real expedition in a true High Arctic wilderness. As such, our route and exploration opportunities here are heavily dependent on the weather and sea ice conditions we encounter. Our experienced captain and expedition leader decide the itinerary and continually adjust plans as conditions and opportunities warrant. You can be sure that the best possible advantage will be taken of the circumstances presented to us by Nature in this wild and remote corner of the Arctic. Polar bears and other quintessential Arctic wildlife can be spotted anytime, anywhere in and around Svalbard. We exploit every opportunity to experience excellent wildlife viewing, to discover incredible scenery, and to walk in the footsteps of the historic polar expeditions that came before us. We anticipate exploring the spectacular fjords, coasts, and islands in the northwestern part of Svalbard. This area contains the archipelago’s most impressive scenery and some of the Arctic’s best wildlife viewing opportunities. Deep fjords and narrow channels are flanked by jagged snowy mountain peaks. Immense tidewater glaciers calve icebergs into turquoise waters. On ice floes and on fast ice several species of seals watch vigilantly for polar bears. Fields of flowering tundra are home to grazing reindeer and playful Arctic fox. Bountiful inshore and offshore waters are home to walrus and a wide variety of whales. The whole area is alive with migratory birds, including numerous rare species, taking advantage of summer’s fecundity in 24-hour daylight. And over it all presides the polar bear, monarch of the North. This wild corner of Svalbard is one of the best places in the world to observe polar bears hunting in their preferred habitat: the pack ice. We take the ship as close as safely possible to the jumbled and broken edge of the polar ice cap, where polar bears stalk the frozen sea in search of seals. To complete the Arctic experience we also explore places rich with history. Our area of exploration contains the historical remnants of whaling camps, coal mining operations, trappers’ cabins, staging areas for historic attempts to discover the North Pole, and even an abandoned polar research station. Human habitation in this area can be found only at Ny Ålesund, a former mining town that is now home to an international community of Arctic researchers. This is one of the world’s most northerly settlements, complete with a museum, gift shop, and post office. The days are filled with memorable excursions, sumptuous meals, presentations by our experts, and enough stunning scenery and wildlife to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions.

Day 10: Disembarkation in Longyearbyen, Svalbard

After breakfast, we say farewell in the town of Longyearbyen, where we started. We provide a transfer to the airport or to the town center if you wish to spend more time here. As you look back on your wonderful experience in Svalbard, you may already be looking forward to your next incredible adventure to the ice!

Sea Spirit

Included

Group transfer from the airport to the hotel on a day prior to departure

Shipboard accommodation

Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation

All meals on board throughout the voyage

Tea and coffee station 24 hours daily

All scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather and ice conditions)

Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Expedition Team

Expedition Parka

Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise

Welcome and Farewell cocktails

All port fees

Group transfer to airport or central location upon disembarkation

Pre-departure materials

Digital Voyage Log

Adventure Options

Kayaking: $655

Photography: Free

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of expedition cruising, itineraries are subject to change due to weather, ice conditions, natural and cultural events, wildlife viewing opportunities and other logistical considerations. In general, a ship's crew will endeavor to complete the itinerary provided, but the ultimate decision lies with the ship's captain and expedition leaders.